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66 -- DNA/RNA/PROTEIN STORAGE PHOSPHOR AUTORADIOGRAPHY AND FLOURESCENT IMAGING SYSTEM SOL NE-37-99 DUE 071299 POC Patricia Pierce 610-975-4248 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the acquisition of commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will NOT be issued. Solicitation NE-37-99 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Circular 97-11. The applicable Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 5049, size standard is 100 employees. The USDA Forest Service is soliciting for the acquisition of a Storage Phosphor Autoradiography (SPA) and Fluorescent Imaging (FI) Systems, The SPA and FI systems can be in a form of separate integrated instruments or in the form of a single instrument with multiple capabilities. Storage Phosphor Autoradiography: A system for detection and quantification of 32-P, 14-C, 125-I, 3-H, and 35S radioisotopes in the form of gels and/or blots through the use of storage phosphor screens for the analysis of DNA, RNA, or proptein samples. A scanning area of 35 x 43 cm is required. In addition, the following items are required: an appropriate computer system that includes Windows NT, monitor, and keyboard, software for quantification of images, scanner control software, one 20 x 25 cm unmounted general purpose screen, one 20 x 25 cm unmounted low energy screen, one 35 x 43 cm unmounted general purpose screen, one 35 x 43 cm unmounted low energy screen, an imager eraser, and SCSI cable and terminator. Fluorescent Imaging: A system for the detection and quantification of chemiluminescence and fluorescence samples. The imaging system must be able to detect a variety of dyes such as ethidium bromide, SYBR Green I, SYBR Gold, Vistra Green, SYBR Green II, SYPRO Orange, SYPRO Red, and others. Software for quantification of images is required. If the FI system is a separate instrument it must use the same computer system and software as the SPA system. The following provisions and clauses apply: Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial (no adenda). Evaluation will be in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 based on price and the following other factors which are in descending order of importance: (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement and delivery date; (ii) price; and (iii) past performance. Offers shall include a complete copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representatives and Certifications-Commercial Items, (without Alternates); Clause FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (no additional clauses). Written quotes are due at USDA-FOREST SERVICE at the above address and to the Contracting Officer's attention PATRICIA PIERCE, by 3:00 PM on JULY 12, 1999. FAX PROPOSAL WILL BE ACCEPTED: 610-975-4334. Delivery of the above item is to Delaware, OH 43015. Proposal are to include all information about equipment being offered including delivery time and costs, warranty, installation, brocedures, etc. This is not set-aside for small business, Posted 06/27/99 (W-SN347656). (0178)

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